Dr. Leonard Louis Rock, 92, of Meyersdale

November 14, 2011

Dr. Leonard Louis Rock

Dr. Leonard Louis Rock, 92, of Meyersdale, died Nov. 14, 2011 at In Touch Hospice House of Journey’s Rest. Born Jan. 5, 1919 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late David and Jennie (Rudinski) Rock. Also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, the former Elizabeth “Bette” Mozelewski; infant son David Alexander; infant daughter Catherine; brothers: Dr. Frederick Rock, Albert C. Rock and Robert G. Rock. Survived by children: Eleanor L. and husband John Byers, Las Cruces, N.M.; Dr. Elizabeth D. and husband Dr. Wasfy Fahmy, Phoenixville; Victoria J. Rock, Meyersdale, with whom he resided; and Marian V. Rock, and fiancé Arthur Pershing Jr., Westampton, N.J; Grandchildren: Victoria L. Byers, Dr. Jeffery Byers, Jennie Byers, Christina Fahmy and Jason Fahmy and numerous nieces and nephews. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He was a member of Meyersdale Community Hospital and Hazel McGilvery Hospital. Dr. Rock had a general practice in Meyersdale from 1951 until 1993, where he delivered 4,174 children. A veteran of WWII where he served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. Member of SS. Philip and James Catholic Church, Meyersdale. He was an avid Steelers fan. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at SS. Philip and James Catholic Church with the Rev. James M. Dugan celebrant. Committal will follow at SS. Philip and James Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to SS. Philip and James Catholic Church, 247 High St., Meyersdale, PA 15552 or Meyersdale Medical Center, 200 Hospital Dr., Meyersdale, PA 15552. Arrangements by William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Inc., Meyersdale.